'Uhhh sorry Danny. Have fun.' Steve stuttered as he turned and rushed out to the beach.

Danny sighed and shook his head. If only he didn't have a date tonight. What the hell was he doing going on a date with Oliver, when he was in love with Steve. Tonight he would have to tell the millionaire that they could only be friends. He took one last longing look towards the back of the house, and then headed out to meet his date.

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Steve sat on the beach and stared out at the ocean. What the hell had he been thinking? Danny had arranged a date with Oliver, so he obviously was attracted to the other man. Oliver was a millionaire what could Steve offer him, apart from a life of danger. The kiss was obviously a mistake. He didn't want his best friend to leave Five-0, so the best thing to do was not to mention it again.

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Oliver watched as Danny twirled his wine glass it was obvious his mind was on other things, or someone else. He tried to keep the smile off his face. He knew what he had to do tonight. There was only one way to get through to this stubborn man and subtlety wasn't the answer.

'When are you going to tell McGarrett that you're in love with him?' Oliver wanted to know.

Danny nearly tipped the wine glass over in surprise, but managed to only spill a couple of drops. 'I, uhhhh.'

'Danny it's obvious how you feel about him. It's also clear to see he feels the same way.'

'You think he's in love with me?' Danny blushed slightly as he asked.

'Yes I do, and because of me he's not going to do anything about it. You're the one that is going to have to make the first move.'

Danny thought about the kiss and the call. 'Great, just great.' He muttered.

'What's wrong?' Oliver looked at him with concern.

'Earlier tonight Steve and I kissed. You called I told him about the date. He then rushed off.'

'You might have to work a little harder then. I could never be anything more than a fling. I have a lot going on in my life. You have to be here with Grace. I am your friend though and if you ever need me for anything including a lawyer, call.' Oliver reached over and covered his Danny's hand.

'Thank you Oliver, for everything.'

'You also picked a lot better than Rachel did. Stan is boring, Steve is many things but boring isn't one of them. Grace also adores him.'

Danny couldn't help but laugh. Oliver was right Steve wasn't boring. He was insane, intelligent, brave and extremely hot. It was a hell of a package and was all his. Once he could persuade the Neanderthal of course.

'I did, didn't I.' Danny was sure that Rachel wouldn't like to hear that.

'Now eat up. You have to keep your strength up. You're going hunting for navy SEALs.' Oliver laughed.

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Danny was getting really tired of Steve. He had done everything possible to make sure that he wasn't alone with him. If they had five minutes, Steve talked about, and managed to change any conversation that concerned their kiss. It was going to have to take drastic measures. Once again Steve had a reason not to head out with Danny. He was going to need help anyway; he would talk to Chin in the car.

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'Brah, what is going on with the two of you?' Chin asked as soon as they got settled.

'Well, I was kind of dating Oliver. Steve seemed to get jealous.'

'I already know that, I saw what was going on.' Chin chuckled. 'What happened since last night?'

'Steve and I kissed, and my phone went. It was Oliver telling me he was there for our date.'

'Danny.' Chin shook his head.

'I know, I know. I talked to Oliver; well he actually did the talking. He basically told me I would be the one to go after Steve. As that idiot SEAL wouldn't do the chasing now that I had been out with Oliver. I've been trying to get him alone all day, and you see how well that is going.' Danny paused for a moment and a smile covered his face.

'I guess you have a plan?'

'Yes I do, and I'm going to need your help.'

'As long as it means you too finally get together, and I can get my winnings from Kono.'

'You're winnings, what were you betting on?' Danny held up his hand. 'Wait, I don't want to know.'

Chin just grinned at his friend. At last two, people he cared about deeply were going to get their happy ending. That was something he had no doubt about. The two of them constantly bickered and had been through so much together. It would take something drastic for them to leave each other.

'Good luck.'

'I do need help from one other person.' Danny grabbed his cell and dialled. 'Oliver, I need your help.'

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Steve yawned and stretched his arms in the air. He was going through some last minute things with Chin. He was grateful for that, because he was sure that Danny would've turned up on his doorstep. He would want to talk about that kiss, and Oliver. His jaw tightened and he started to grind his teeth in jealousy.

Chin would look over and Steve and force himself not to smile. He couldn't wait to find out his boss' reaction to Danny's plan. Steve had lost a lot in his life, not many people had been able to stick around. It was time something good happened to him. This something good came in a short, muscled, ranting, New Jersey detective. It was precisely what a navy SEAL needed.

'Here you go.' Steve handed over the last piece of paperwork he had to check over and sign. He could go home and collapse. He also had to think of a way to deal with Danny. His best friend was a very stubborn man.

'Thanks for staying behind.' Chin smiled at him. 'Have a good night.'

Steve froze and stared at him. His senses were telling him that something was going on

'Thanks.' Steve replied and stared at Chin a little longer to see if he could get anything more. There was nothing, the other man went straight back to his paperwork. Well, if anything was going to happen he would find out soon enough.

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Steve walked into his house and he headed straight for the kitchen to get a beer. It had been one of those days. That was when he heard soft music coming from the garden. He walked out and there was Danny. He looked very lickable in grey trousers that curved over his ass perfectly and a white shirt and a waistcoat that showed off his broad shoulders and tiny waist. Next to him was a table laid out for two. There was music playing softly in the background. It was definitely a romantic scene. Steve was at a loss at what to do.

'Steve, please sit-down.' Danny smiled at him.

Steve couldn't refuse that look. He walked towards the table and finally sat down on a chair. 'Danny what's going on?'

'I promised when we settle to eat I'll talk.' Danny waited for Steve to nod.

Danny sat down and rang the bell, and seemingly out of nowhere came men with plates.

'You're first course, sir.' The waited explained politely as he placed the plate on the table. He poured out the wine, and then walked away. That left the two men alone. The evening flowed along; they talked casually about everything and anything. The only thing that wasn't mentioned was what they felt about each other. The plates had been cleared away, and they sat there with glasses of wine. They were finally alone.

'Danny aren't you seeing Oliver?' Steve suddenly asked.

Danny choked back the wine he had taken a sip off. 'No, no I'm not.'

'What happened?' Steve hoped that he hadn't ruined anything.

Danny laughed at himself. 'I wanted him to be someone else. Someone I thought would never be interested in me. Someone I care for very deeply.'

Steve licked his lips. 'Danny, I can't do casual with you.'

'Do you honestly think that anything between us could be casual? We've been through too much for that. I'm in love with you. I thought I could never have you. Then a good looking millionaire came along and was interested in me. At the time, it was better than nothing. He's good looking, charming and I actually do like him.'

'I never knew that you were interested in guys. When I found out you were, Oliver was already there. How could I compete against him? He could give you everything you ever wanted. I take you into firefights. You deserve nothing but the best Danny. That's what I want for you and Grace.' Steve tried to explain.

'You're not in competition with Oliver. You've already won me. What you did for me was make me part of a family, make Hawaii feel like home. You love my daughter as if she were your own. You let me rant, and don't stop me halfway through. You're always there for me. You're also really, really hot.' Danny grinned.

Steve walked around the table and pulled Danny up and into his arms. 'You're very hot as well. Dance with me.' He pulled the shorter man into his arms and they swayed to the music. 'I love you Danny.' Steve whispered.

Danny pulled back so he could pull Steve down into a soft kiss. When they pulled back, they continued to dance together.

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Oliver opened the door of his hotel room and smiled at his visitor. 'Commander McGarrett, how are things with you?' He moved back into the room.

'I wanted to thank you. Danny told me what you said. You didn't need to do that.'

'I like Danny, and want him to be happy. What makes him happy is Grace, Five-0 and you.'

'He, Grace and Five-0 make me happy too. I just wanted to say thank you.' Steve knew that Oliver could have taken Danny to be easy enough.

'Here are my contact details.' Oliver grinned at the confused look Steve through his way. 'If you, Danny or Five-0 need my help call. I also know some great lawyers if at some point he wants Grace full time.'

Steve reached out and took the card. 'When that day comes, we'll call. You're unusual for a millionaire aren't you?'

Oliver chuckled. 'You have no idea. Tell Danny good-bye for me. I know that he has to go and pick-up Grace. I've just had an emergency call; I'm needed back in Metropolis.'

Steve pulled his card out of his pocket. 'It goes both ways, if you need us call.'

'Will do.' Oliver smiled as he took hold of the card.

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Steve stared down at the beach and watched two people who meant the most to him. Danny and Grace played down on the beach unaware that he was watching.

'Danno.' He called out as he made his way down to the beach to join his family.

'Uncle Steve.' Grace ran and wrapped her arms around his waist as soon as she reached him. 'I'm so glad that you and Danno are boyfriends. It took you both so long.'

'I'm glad we're a family too.'

'We're a family now right?'

Steve picked her up, and then wrapped an arm around Danny. He kissed him softly on the lips, and then kissed Grace on the cheek. 'Yes we're a family.' He would tell Danny about Oliver later. He didn't want to spoil the mood, and some of the conversation couldn't be said around Gracie.

Danny wrapped his arm around Steve's waist. He couldn't wait to get Steve alone so they could do more than kiss, but the three of them standing here and staring out at the ocean was perfect.

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Oliver grinned at the sight. They made a great family. He would definitely look into seeing if he could help Danny get Grace full time. Whenever Oliver was at the Edwards house Grace only seemed really happy was when she talked about her father. Oliver had his own misfit family which included Chloe and Clark. They needed him, with one more quick glance at Danny and Steve, Oliver finally turned and left.

The End